So I've been challenged by my dear cousin, Bailey to post one "real blog post" which I assume means something that is not a survey full of isignificant questions. Blah. Oh well, here goes.
Pretty much, I have no news to share about anything going on in my life. Everything is basically same old boring day-to-day events that I will have forgotton about in a few months. (No offense to those of you who I've interacted with lately).
So I find myself in the same place I've been for a while, on my couch, half watching an episode of "Criminal Minds" and half browsing the internet for entertainment until I'm tired enough to go to bed. It's times like this that I often think about the lives other people lead and how everyone seems to have all this stuff going on. People have kids, husbands, important jobs, like the FBI agents on Criminal Minds. (yes, I'm actually a 75 year old woman, in case you were wondering) I love crime shows, but they give me nightmares sometimes.
Anyway, I often feel like my life is lacking in meaning, I'm not a "goal setter." I'm more of a "come what may" type. I love the idea that God is leading me through life with all of these exciting surprises around the corner, and all I have to do is follow His lead. I love looking back on my life so far and seeing the path that He has clearly lead me down to get to this point. It's so obvious. I wish it were that easy to see the path in front of you. I feel like the path has been swept away from sight by a little dog creature with a broom for a nose, (like on Disney's version of Alice in Wonderland, of course) and now I'm kinda stuck. I've let myself start to fall into the mindset that this season of my life is just simply not my "time to shine." (I do realize the lameness of that sentence).
I love the song by the Weepies called "Not your Year" - it's basically about being lonely, trying not to be, but realizing it's just "not your year." I know it sounds (and is) melodramatic, but I'm pretty sure this year isn't mine.
Just for the record: I'm really not trying to be dramatic, just "real" (for Bai). I'm really not even that lonely. I have GREAT friends, and AMAZING family, and a job that keeps me pretty darned busy. I have nothing but blessings in my life, and am grateful for everything. I'm just not clear on where I'm meant to be yet. And it's frustrating sometimes. I'm just going to leave it at that for now.
So, does that qualify, Bai? Now all the Aunts are going to talk about how I'm depressed & lonely when they do their nightly conference call to catch up on all the family gossip. (you know it happens, how else does news travel so quickly in this family?)
Love ya.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Survey Survey Survey!
Ok, so, I actually like these things. And once I get started with them, I just cant stop! I'm sorry.
Hola como estas?
muy bien, gracias, y tu? 4 yrs of highschool Spanish, booyah.
What are you obsessed with?dog the bounty hunter
What do you dip your chicken nuggets in?
ok. first of all. I don't get chicken nuggets. I get popcorn chicken from Sonic. #7. Second of all: I order (1) ranch dip & (1) bbq sauce dip, then I alternate each piece of chicken equally, but always try to start & end with ranch. Third of all: it is amazing.
What was the last road trip you went on?
this morning I traveled 1.5 miles from home to work.
When's the last time you danced with someone?
I went to ACU.
What's your favorite show?
Antiques Roadshow, and also Modern Family.
What's your ringtone?
We Own the Sky - by MGMT
What's the wallpaper on your cell phone?
rocks
Who is the 6th text message in your inbox from?
Kelli Herttenberger Knight. it says: "so somehow I got you txt 2 days late. Sorry, I didn't reply, Are you going to sing song?" - No I didn't mistype this - it actually says "I got you txt" - Kelli is my most ghetto friend.
Go to your pictures...what is the 33rd pic of?
Little Ellie Fair Faubus - sucking her fingers, dressed in her Christmas outfit, getting ready to sit on Santa's lap. It's cute.
Whose your 78th contact in your phone?
Brian Crawford - furniture vendor & all around nice guy.
Whose your favorite character from The Office?
Probably Dwight because I relate the most to him. He grew up on a farm &; is awkward.
Have you seen every episode starting from Season 1?
Yes. 24 - I'm going on Season 8.
What color is your hair?
reddish
What kind of car do you have?
2003 Honda Accord, grey, spoiler, dent in the rear. AKA - my homegirl, Cordylicious.
What makes you laugh?
people accidentally smacking into plate glass windows.
Whats the last movie you saw in theatres?
Leap Year. very predictable but I like Amy Adams.
Whats your favorite article of clothing?
My 1/2 gloves from Urban Outfitters. They cover up the perfect amount of hand to keep them warm, but leave my fingers free to do what they will.
What were you doing on New Years?
I think I was home with my parents.
GASP! LOOK! WHAT'S BEHIND YOU?!
Ahhh, file folders! I was totally scared for a second! Not.
What are you looking forward too?
5:00 today.
Are you the life of the party?
no.
If you could meet Barack Obama, what would you ask him?
Do you poop?
Truth or Dare?
No thanks
Do you kiss your mom with that mouth?
I choose to answer this question with another stupid question:
Do you lick your dad with that...carbuncle?
Your getting chased by the Easter Bunny! What do you do?!
I nicely tell it to please stop. Then, when it's caught off guard by my "nice" approach, I kick it in the face & run away.
Whats in your junk drawer?
Tape, pens, notecards, old ipod cord, old remote control, batteries...probably some gum.
Whats the wallpaper on your computer?
ellie
Do you dance when nobody's watching?
Without a doubt.
Whose your loudest friend?
If you mean loud as in crying out for attention by getting crude body piercings & wearing promiscuous clothing: Ashely Ketchersid
Whats the best food combo?
peanut butter & pancakes
What song do you want played at your funeral?
I'll be Missing You - by Sean P Diddy Combs & I want it to be sung by Todd Ryan Faubus.
***Tag the top 5 people that are most likely to respond to this & all your dreams will come true***
1. Erin - Because she likes these things
2. Chelsea - Because she also likes these things
3. Bailey - Because she won't ever do it but I would still like to see her answers.
4. Mallory - Because she might actually do it just to be nice.
5. Sara - Because she would be funny.
Hola como estas?
muy bien, gracias, y tu? 4 yrs of highschool Spanish, booyah.
What are you obsessed with?dog the bounty hunter
What do you dip your chicken nuggets in?
ok. first of all. I don't get chicken nuggets. I get popcorn chicken from Sonic. #7. Second of all: I order (1) ranch dip & (1) bbq sauce dip, then I alternate each piece of chicken equally, but always try to start & end with ranch. Third of all: it is amazing.
What was the last road trip you went on?
this morning I traveled 1.5 miles from home to work.
When's the last time you danced with someone?
I went to ACU.
What's your favorite show?
Antiques Roadshow, and also Modern Family.
What's your ringtone?
We Own the Sky - by MGMT
What's the wallpaper on your cell phone?
rocks
Who is the 6th text message in your inbox from?
Kelli Herttenberger Knight. it says: "so somehow I got you txt 2 days late. Sorry, I didn't reply, Are you going to sing song?" - No I didn't mistype this - it actually says "I got you txt" - Kelli is my most ghetto friend.
Go to your pictures...what is the 33rd pic of?
Little Ellie Fair Faubus - sucking her fingers, dressed in her Christmas outfit, getting ready to sit on Santa's lap. It's cute.
Whose your 78th contact in your phone?
Brian Crawford - furniture vendor & all around nice guy.
Whose your favorite character from The Office?
Probably Dwight because I relate the most to him. He grew up on a farm &; is awkward.
Have you seen every episode starting from Season 1?
Yes. 24 - I'm going on Season 8.
What color is your hair?
reddish
What kind of car do you have?
2003 Honda Accord, grey, spoiler, dent in the rear. AKA - my homegirl, Cordylicious.
What makes you laugh?
people accidentally smacking into plate glass windows.
Whats the last movie you saw in theatres?
Leap Year. very predictable but I like Amy Adams.
Whats your favorite article of clothing?
My 1/2 gloves from Urban Outfitters. They cover up the perfect amount of hand to keep them warm, but leave my fingers free to do what they will.
What were you doing on New Years?
I think I was home with my parents.
GASP! LOOK! WHAT'S BEHIND YOU?!
Ahhh, file folders! I was totally scared for a second! Not.
What are you looking forward too?
5:00 today.
Are you the life of the party?
no.
If you could meet Barack Obama, what would you ask him?
Do you poop?
Truth or Dare?
No thanks
Do you kiss your mom with that mouth?
I choose to answer this question with another stupid question:
Do you lick your dad with that...carbuncle?
Your getting chased by the Easter Bunny! What do you do?!
I nicely tell it to please stop. Then, when it's caught off guard by my "nice" approach, I kick it in the face & run away.
Whats in your junk drawer?
Tape, pens, notecards, old ipod cord, old remote control, batteries...probably some gum.
Whats the wallpaper on your computer?
ellie
Do you dance when nobody's watching?
Without a doubt.
Whose your loudest friend?
If you mean loud as in crying out for attention by getting crude body piercings & wearing promiscuous clothing: Ashely Ketchersid
Whats the best food combo?
peanut butter & pancakes
What song do you want played at your funeral?
I'll be Missing You - by Sean P Diddy Combs & I want it to be sung by Todd Ryan Faubus.
***Tag the top 5 people that are most likely to respond to this & all your dreams will come true***
1. Erin - Because she likes these things
2. Chelsea - Because she also likes these things
3. Bailey - Because she won't ever do it but I would still like to see her answers.
4. Mallory - Because she might actually do it just to be nice.
5. Sara - Because she would be funny.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
will you be my valentine?
Happy Valentine's Day, I wish I could have spent this weekend with this little angel, it would have made my Valentine's Day a LOT better.
I did get to spend time with some of my best old friends & had a lot of fun in spite of the weather. Here are a few pictures of the 12 INCHES!!!! of snow that Dallas got this weekend.
View from my window of people playing in the park:
It's a Winter Wonderland!
Skillman Church of Christ:
I was literally knee-deep in snow! SO rare for Dallas:
Someone thew away this beach umbrella, just thought it looked kinda odd/cool in the middle of all the freezing ice & snow:
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